TOP 5 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOMS / a few favorites from 2022 + life update, 3 under 3, moving…

[@vintagebeliever5023]

You have no need to apologize. You are right where God wants you 💗

[@BecauseitMatters]

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[@emilyroseh.1858]

Sarah, thank you so much for emphasizing the need take care of your family. You do not need to apologize at all, we all completely know that motherhood is a full-time and beautiful vocation!! We are the same age, my husband and I recently had our first baby.. It is extremely encouraging to know that we are journeying in motherhood together. I have been following you for a couple of years now and you are one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, you are so kind!:) thank you for your understanding!:)

[@juliasergienko5254]

I am impressed by you. You are just 25, and already mom of three and trying to make an influence on others sharing your thoughts and life. Wishing you all the best from the Heavenly Father. Love your honesty and ❤ for the Lord.

[@alyssamartinez8068]

Being a mom comes first! I enjoy the surprise upload whenever it comes😊

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much for you understanding:)

[@marianalvarado4193]

It's wonderful to see you, and congratulations on your new baby boy! You don't need to apologize to us, you have your priorities in order, and your hands so full with your little ones! May God continue to bless your beautiful family.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much for your patience and your kind comment!:)

[@wolf_bridge5114]

Praise God, a young woman who puts her family first as we are exorted to do in Titus 2:4,5. Love your channel.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Love that! :)

[@Maman_poule]

I’m in a similar season of life with 3 little ones and very into reading! Here’s some book recommendations you may enjoy (my favorites from this year so far): - “M” is for Mama - Halberstadt - The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Burroughs - The Read Aloud Family - Mackenzie - Family Driven Faith - Baucham - Memory Making Mom - Smartt

[@kellynarula-qw4rv]

So happy to see you again! Congratulations on your new baby! My absolute favorite book for Mom with littles is Mitten Strings for God

[@BecauseitMatters]

Ooh, that is such a cute name for a book, now I want to get it!:) thank you for the recommendation!:)

[@lc8119]

I read this annually as a reminder to keep it slow and simple. So affirming.

[@angelaboggs2077]

Congrats on the new little guy!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Angela!:) thank you so much!:)

[@vikakmv9261]

This new place looks so nice! The garden is a dream place. God bless your family!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much!:) the garden footage is actually from last summer at our old home, but I’m pretty stoked to have a new garden here!:)

[@cassiegrannemann1624]

Love the book recommendations, these are right in time because I have started reading again after focusing on taking care of our new baby boy the last five months. I'm sure you're getting peed on a lot too, lol. While it makes me sad that you're posting less, it makes me happy that you're out there doing the right thing for your family every day! Looking forward to the uploads when they do come! God bless all 5 of you!

[@BecauseitMatters]

You are too sweet! Yes- getting peed on, that has happened several times! 😂😂

[@kimh1263]

Many congratulations on your new baby and moving into your lovely new home - I wish I looked as glamours as you 2 weeks after having a baby and moving house!! I stumbled onto your channel about a month and a bit ago and am loving it! I’m a Mum to two little boys and we live on my husbands farm in the UK. We don’t follow a faith but your videos bring me so much peace and companionship that I better understand the comfort found in belief. I may treat myself to a couple of the books you’ve recommended and I can’t wait to see your channel grow and follow you on your journey xx

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, welcome here!:) 😍 and thank you for your sweet comment!

[@katharinah123]

Congratulations on your new family member. You are So blessed as a woman, as a mother. Thank you for sharing your way with us. ❣️

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much! I am indeed! ❤️

[@shmebulockthe3rd591]

Large family logistics-by Kim Brenneman Such a wonderful book talks about a lot of crucial things, such as self discipline, attitude, systems, goals, baby balance, home managing, and so much more !! ♡

[@BecauseitMatters]

Ooh, now that sounds helpful:)

[@lc8119]

I really enjoyed that book. Full of practical advice.

[@betsyshires9462]

You are delightful and such an interesting person. I thought about you and am pleased to know that you safely delivered your precious baby. I communicated with you a while a go about the videos that you and Danny did together which are some of my favorites. I am so happy at the end of this video you said you were going to take a nap.The main thing I worry about at times is that you have such extremely high expectations for yourself. I was pleased to hear that you are giving yourself permission to not have to do so many videos (even though I really enjoy them.)At some point,it would be great to see your new house that you and Danny have worked so hard on. You are so genuine and real.Some of those videos of women staying at home are too self righteous and preachy. I love your dedication to your role as a wife, mother and homemaker.Excellence is okay as long as part of excellence is taking good care of yourself. I am sure Danny is proud of you and knows he made the right decision by choosing you. Betsy

[@BecauseitMatters]

You are so so sweet! This is such a kind comment! Thank you so much Betsy, for your encouragement. It is much appreciated!:) ❤️

[@janettenelson1597]

Sarah, M’Lynn gave me also the Habits book and I loved it so much I recommended it to my nieces and my two sons. As a grandma helping raise two four yr olds and a two yr old it has been very helpful. I also want to comment on your beautiful sour dough; I have recently been into baking using sourdough and am loving it. I can’t wait to meet Colt! Very happy I learned about your channel 😊. Janette

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh that is so neat! Oh I completely agree with you. It was one of my very favorite books I’ve read in a long time. I have been working on implementing quite a few of the suggestions he gives in the book and they’ve been really enjoyable for both me and the kids. ❤️ Thank you for the compliment on the bread. :) I’ve been really loving trying to increase bread making skills:)

[@gabriellaramirez8413]

i don't go online very often, but somehow I always catch your videos right after you post them! congratulations on the birth of your son!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh how fun!:) I have some dear friends who love her work!:)

[@chantellebygrace]

Congratulations!! I found you during your break and please - no need to apologise - you have so much great material that people can go back and watch for the first time or rewatch! Thank you for your book recommendations! I have enjoyed listening to this genre of books via audio book and have already purchased Habits of the household and Eve in Exile as they are both read by the author. Here are some of my recent ones in the same kind of genre that I'm happy to recommend! Soundtracks - John Acuff (I listened to the audio version and he has some bonus material in this version) Atomic Habits - James Clear (I listened to the audio version) The Art of understanding your Mate - Cecil G Osbourne (a classic christian marriage book recommended by a pastor, I read the paper version) The Little Book of Hygge - Meik Wiking (The paper version - lovely illustrations) Mothering our Boys - A guide for mums of sons - Maggie Dent (Not a Christian book but so helpful and highly recommended - I have three boys). Bread and Wine - Shauna Niequist Essentialism, the disciplined pursuit of less - Greg McKeown

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much for those book recommendations. They look really good. :) Atomic Habits, that’s a good one. Oh and the Art of Understanding Your Mate, that sounds super intriguing:) ❤️

[@NicoleElsieRosewriter]

Ah! Congratulations on the birth!! God bless you and your family

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh my goodness, thank you!:)

[@GeminianExplorer]

Thank you.. thank you so much 🥰 this is so valuable

[@BecauseitMatters]

You're so welcome!😍

[@SaraKayMusic]

So happy for this video! I have been checking KZbin often for an update ❤ congrats on your birth! Hope all is going well and so excited for your three 3 and under content! I’m in the same season of life and it’s messy but beautiful!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much for your understanding. It truly is. Being a mom is definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and yet by far the most rewarding! I would never change it:)

[@howletthome5910]

Congratulations to you all for the newest addition ❤️ children are a blessing. Great book recommendations. I'm going to have to check a few of them out. Love watching the b-roll in the kitchen. I would love to know where you find such beautiful kitchen pans, bowls, and such.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, thank you so much!:) hm, as I recall some of them are Pioneer Woman stuff, some thrifted, and some from my bridal shower. :)

[@erikabutterfly]

Thank you for those recommendations! Also congratulations on the birth of your son! You do not need to apologize for not posting consistently. We are not dependent on a regular video schedule. If we were that would be kind of concerning, wouldn't it? Whenever you do post, I really appreciate it, but if I insisted you post a video more frequently than I call my Mom, there'd be something wrong with me. You be there for your family, live life in the present, serve the Lord, don't be discouraged, and post whenever and however it works for you. I'll be there :)

[@BecauseitMatters]

You are too kind. Thank you. ❤️❤️

[@lanoramichelle9149]

I really enjoy your videos! Congratulations on the new lil one ❤️ Also, I loved Eve in exile, I've watched the documentary on Canon+ a couple times...good stuff 🙃

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh, I heard about the video, but I haven’t seen it. Now I want to check it out!:)

[@kaitlynslice673]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! I resonate sooo much with you and find you so inspiring! I would LOVEEE to get all your tips on beginner gardening!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Wow! Thank you!:) I actually did a gardening video years ago. Maybe I’ll have to do another. :)

[@kaitlynslice673]

@@BecauseitMatters PLEASE DO!! :)

[@xveer22]

Congrats with your little one! I absolutely loved the book ‘Hunt, Gather, Parent’

[@BecauseitMatters]

Ooh, I will have to check it out. :)

[@kellynelson8337]

I agree; a very good one!

[@Spencer_Lacey]

Love the recommendations, thank you!! Also, congratulations 🤍 welcome to the 3, 3 & under club hehe 🥰

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much! I remember you recently saying you had a third as well, right?❤️❤️ that’s so neat! I love it! Busy, but so good!:)

[@Spencer_Lacey]

@@BecauseitMatters yes!! I have 2 girls then had a boy as well, he’s 3 months now. Very busy but it’s been the easiest transition so far for me anyways ☺️

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Awww congratulations on everything!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much!:)

[@magnolia7322]

Hi Sara! Do you have recommendations on baby items or tips and tricks? I am pregnant with our first who is due in April! I would love any advice if you are able to share 💕🙂

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh boy, I am no pro when it comes to babies. 😂 I tend to take very much the minimal route when it comes to baby items. I really think there is a ton marketed to moms that we don’t actually need. A few of my standbys are: cozy baby sleepers, a few pacifiers, pacifier clips, (because mine go missing daily!) a simple bouncy seat, and some sweet baby clothes. Honestly that’s about all I have for the baby stage:)

[@trss8674]

Try the books 'On Becoming Baby Wise' and 'Shepherding a Child's Heart'.

[@jessica_wood]

I had some of these on my list already and your endorsement is making me want to order them! Have your ever read Sharon White’s books or blog? If you haven’t I feel like you would really enjoy it.

[@BecauseitMatters]

No I haven’t. Thank you for sharing her as a resource!:)

[@michelled5825]

I really like your apron. I was wondering where you got it from? 😊

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you!:) I actually made it.

[@BeataJT]

Can you make a video about sleep training you mentioned?

[@BecauseitMatters]

I actually made one when I sleep trained my second. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHenlJpjo52GgpI

[@justinchamberlain3443]

Hey I made a pretty critical comment a couple years ago on your video about you acquiring your "third house in a year". I believe you took that down but someone posted a comment to counter my point and believe it was Ecc3:13. Was wondering if you wouldn't mind making that video public again if you still have it. I still obviously believe those verses. They may have potentially applied to that video but perhaps not. The bottomline is that it's very hard to know where to draw the line w/ subjects like covetousness or being "rich" 1Tim6:9 what does "rich" mean? I'm not sure but I am very happy to see you blessed and I did not intend to berate you at all. Seeing others blessed can be an encouragement for us to set higher standards for ourselves and believe God for more or it could be a trap we fall into. I just want to pursue being more productive and enjoy the blessings while maintaining the warnings as well. May God bless you & your family continually my sister! And I repent and apologize if my words, if you even remember them, seemed hurtful or critical in a condemning way at all!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Hi, oh no worries at all!:) I know what you are saying. My husband and I often talk about the fine line between being wise and having a plan, while also trying to hold everything loosely and not letting ourselves become distracted by money and the “here and now.” I don’t quite know where the line is to be drawn either, but I appreciate hearing what other believers think on the topic as well! :) I did remove the video from public KZbin not because of any comments, but because of privacy concerns so I probably won’t post it again. :/